Northern lights in Indiana
The northern lights were faintly visible over Elkhart, Indiana around 10 pm tonight, though not bright to the naked eye. When photographed with a Canon R6 Mark II and a 24 mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 500 for 2.5 seconds, subtle bands of green and violet appeared in the sky.
The aurora wasn’t visible without a camera, but a long exposure revealed color along the northern horizon.
This image was taken in Elkhart, Indiana on November 11, 2025, with reflections of the lights showing in the water below the tree line.
The exposure settings were ISO 500, f/1.4, 2.5 seconds, 24 mm.
Temperatures were about 40 degrees. Cold, but manageable for standing outside briefly to take photos.
It’s uncommon to capture the northern lights this far south, so anytime geomagnetic activity spikes, it’s worth checking the sky after dark with a camera even if it looks empty to the eye.
The aurora wasn’t visible without a camera, but a long exposure revealed color along the northern horizon.
This image was taken in Elkhart, Indiana on November 12, 2025, with reflections of the lights showing in the water below the tree line.
The exposure settings were ISO 500, f/1.4, 2.5 seconds, 24 mm.
Temperatures were about 40 degrees. Cold, but manageable for standing outside briefly to take photos.
It’s uncommon to capture the northern lights this far south, so anytime geomagnetic activity spikes, it’s worth checking the sky after dark with a camera even if it looks empty to the eye.
Corky Lorenz
November 12, 2025